When you have gaps in your teeth, you can suffer from more than an awkward appearance, although there is no doubt at all that your looks will suffer greatly as a result of it. A small gap in your teeth is still manageable, but when you have a few teeth missing, you definitely need the help of a good dentist. The gaps in your teeth will cause the remaining teeth to rotate, or they might even shift slightly in order to fill up the empty space, resulting in worse problems than you had before. You will very likely have a bad bite, and in worst cases you will also have diseases of the gum and the jaw.
If you live in Leeds, you can avail of the services of the best dentists since there are a few world class dental facilities situated there. Your dentist will be able to replace the missing teeth by using an artificial device called a bridge. They are cemented into place using the teeth next to the gap for support, and an artificial tooth is fixed there.
If the gap in your teeth is right in front of your face, then you need to use an artificial tooth of more expensive material such as porcelain since that will give you a very good appearance. This will also cost more, but it will be worth the expenditure since it will be really lifelike. Have a good talk with your dentist so you can decide on the best course of treatment.
A dental implant is a restorative procedure aimed at restoring the cosmetic and functional appearance of a missing tooth or teeth. The implant itself is a small titanium screw (used because this is one the few metals suitable for use in the human body), which is secured directly into the jawbone. This is then left to fuse with the surrounding tissue in a process called osseointergration, which usually takes a number of weeks to a month. Once set firm, the implant is then used as a base for a post and artificial tooth or teeth.
A smile makeover is when a series of cosmetic dentistry procedures are carried out either simultaneously or in succession to improve the appearance of a smile. Smile makeovers are becoming increasingly popular because many patients find it frustrating to have one procedure carried out, such as whitening, only for their teeth to be crooked or uneven. The key to a beautiful smile is a healthy, white and even teeth and all of these can be achieved but often with more than one treatment.
Smiling is one of the most important communication methods we have. More important than any other physical or verbal gesture in making others feel comfortable and welcome. It is also fundamental in forming romantic, platonic and professional relationships. For people who are ashamed of their teeth smiling can be repressed for fear of being embarrassed. Everyone dreams of having the perfect beaming smile with straight white teeth and for those who fall short of this ideal it can be a source of great anxiety.
